Patellar taping is a commonly used adjunct to physical therapy management of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Kinesio taping (KT) is an alternative type of taping technique that has gained significant popularity in recent years. Currently there exists limited published research investigating the effects of KT in patients with PFPS and its use by clinicians is largely anecdotal. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy if patellar KT in improving pain and single-leg hop function in patients with PFPS and to identify predictors associated with a positive outcome to determine what subgroups of patients are most likely to benefit from patellar KT.
